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Only reason I wanted to go with that is, although I'm losing out with a couple grams heavier, they will be 1. Stronger 2. Have Hope hubs so easy to upgrade rims at a later stage should something else come along.

?? Please man

Some good advice already but if we know what your budget is it might be easier to make more specific suggestions.

Alternatively ... have a cup of cement

Ok so I've narrowed it down to the following any and all commentary/advice will be appreciated http://www.buycycle.co.za/components/mtb-en/wheelsets-en/hope-en-2-3-4-5-6-7-8-9-10-11-12-13-14-15-16-17-18-19-20/custom-wheelset-ztr-crest-rims-hope-hubs-dt-swiss-spokes.html http://www.evobikes.co.za/wheels/wheelsets-mtb/novatec-flowtrail-27-5-650b-wheelset.html http://www.evobikes.co.za/wheels/wheelsets-mtb/american-classic-2013-650b-27-5-race-wheel-set.html

Seriously funky!! Go shred some terra!!

I suppose not then....

I'll hopefully be in almost the same position in about 2-3 weeks with my build!!

Great reply, Thanks. I seem to also find myself between the two. I have a 19" and 20" bike and even between the two of them there is quite a difference in setup (stem, seat post, saddle position etc.) that makes them both work at their different sizes. However I feel the 20" is just simply more comfortable for longer rides and races. The 19" is my "play" bike and I have done multi-stage events and fairly long rides and races on it but it was never as comfortable. However when I take it playing and stuff gets technical etc. then it just really is a pleasure.

Another for RS from me !!! I like to set my own shock rather than relying on a pre-set.

I've got the schematics so will do some proper measuring tonight

Suppose you're right. But at least I will have some idea before I order. If it's then not 100% I will have an awesome bike to sell ....

Cool that's the answer It's a squint .... frame so only have the geometry schematics to work off. Will use that. Thanks man!!

I am about 1.8m tall and normally take a large frame (20"). Would I need to take a slightly smaller frame on a 27.5er or can I work on the same size as 26er?

Damn that meeting I was too late

Never used to worry on my Thule express. Tied two zip ties to the back and just said that it must have blown off But I actually just stopped at the shop to get one made since I got this on the weekend

Actually bought it from a guy here on the Hub.

Yeah was also waiting for that to happen?

Always wanted one of these ... now I have:)

Cool I hear ya!! Lets say I up my budget to say R7.5k will taht bring something else into play which will give me seriously more bang for my buck?

I really like the AMC wheels but if what you say is true I should re-consider

Modders? Some of us have to keep the economy going you know so that others can MTB

hehehe I should hope so

They are MOER nice but too expensive for what I want them for. Be too afraid to scratch or break them

And the hubs, how are they? I think for a couple bucks more I'd rather go for the American Classic Race 650bs?